Canadian North flight attendants file notice of dispute

1 hour ago 2

Article content

Workers who keep northern communities connected say it’s time for fair pay and meaningful progress.

Financial Post

THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

  • Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.
  • Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
  • Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
  • National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
  • Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.

  • Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.
  • Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.
  • Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.
  • National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.
  • Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.

REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account.
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.
  • Enjoy additional articles per month.
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors.

THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.

Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.

  • Access articles from across Canada with one account
  • Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments
  • Enjoy additional articles per month
  • Get email updates from your favourite authors

Sign In or Create an Account

or

Article content

OTTAWA — Flight attendants at Canadian North have filed a Notice of Dispute under the Canada Labour Code, citing a lack of meaningful progress in negotiations with the airline.

Article content

Article content

Bargaining between the airline and nearly 200 flight attendants represented by CUPE 8111 has been ongoing since March, but key issues remain unresolved, including wages, unpaid work, working conditions, and scheduling.

Article content

Article content

“Our wages have not kept up with the cost of living and our members are struggling,” said Isabelle Paquette, President of CUPE 8111. “Our Flight Attendant Confessions campaign has made that very clear.”

Article content

By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

Article content

“Flight attendants are essential to the North. We help people access health care, education, employment, and family across vast distances. Our members work hard to keep northern communities connected, and they deserve fair compensation for the work they do.”

Article content

The union says that despite the critical role that flight attendants play in the North’s transportation network, the airline has yet to present a package that adequately addresses their concerns.

Article content

“Our members have been patient throughout this process,” added Paquette. “We’re committed to reaching a negotiated settlement, but that requires both parties to come to the table prepared to make meaningful progress.”

Article content

The filing of a Notice of Dispute begins the federal conciliation process under the Canada Labour Code.

Article content

-30-

Article content

Article content

Article content

Article content

View source version on businesswire.com:

Article content

Article content

logo

Article content

Contacts

Article content

For more information, please contact:

Article content

Article content

George Soule

Article content

Article content

Article content

Article content

306-531-9112

Article content

Read Entire Article